Pan Fried Lemony Artichokes with Asparagus Pistachio Pesto Pasta.

Bahan-bahan (6 porsi)

• 1 bunch of asparagus
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley (I used cilantro)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (omit if making vegan)
• 1/3 cup toasted pistachios
• 1 -2 clove garlic (grated (I use 1))
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/3 cup olive oil (or possibly more)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1 pound long or short cut pasta
• 2 ounces feta cheese (for serving)
• 4 large artichokes or 6-8 baby artichokes (I recommend using baby artichokes)
• 1 lemon (cut into quarters)
• cup canola oil (for frying (about 1/4 ))
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest (finely grated)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• sea salt